2009 Events (Note: not all of my performances are on this page or my calendar; in fact I'm not posting many of the events that are closed to the public. So if you're interested in a certain date, please contact me early to reserve it! Also, different events take different amounts of time, so if something's already posted on your date, contact me and I might still be able to make it, or recommend someone who will do a fantastic job. Thanks!) january - february - march - april - may - june july - august - september - october - november - december 2008 events "Na'imah Nights" at the Mayne Studio Check calendar for dates or for more details, click on the event's link Mar. 29: Henna & Movies May 9: Benefit Show For Relay for Life June 29: Dance Party Henna Night with Anna January Sunday, Jan. 9, 8pm, Winter Hafla 2009 - SOLD OUT Hosted by Na'imah and Sarah Mayne, this event will be held at the Casino Club in Grand Rapids, MI. Featuring: Na'imah, Sarah Mayne, and introducing the Delkash Dancers and Al-Vashti!! Tickets are $15 or a VIP Table reservation is $100 (enquire for details) and includes champagne toast and reserved seating. January 21 - 25, Oasis Dance Camp South Na'imah will be attending and performing at Oasis South. For more details: Oasis Web Site February Sunday, Feb. 8, 7pm, Harem Nights Party **TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!** The Mayne Studio, 959 Lake Drive, East Hills Free parking in Diamond St. lot! Tickets $20, only 30 available [flier is here] - [map to studio] March Saturday March 28, Arabian Night VI in Kalamazoo! Featuring performances by Na'imah, Sabrina of South Haven, and Ayperi of Lansing; affordable Middle Eastern food; shisha smoking available; open dance floor. Wayside West, 3406 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo Tickets $10 / Under 21 welcome - bring the kids! It's a family-friendly show For tickets and information call Maz @ 269-352-7404 or John @ Wayside @ 269-375-1930x1. Event is open to the public - Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm [map is here] Sunday, March 29, 7pm, Henna & Movie Night With Na'imah This month's Na 'imah Night is a henna party and we'll be showing clips from "Bunty aur Babli", a romantic comedy featuring dance, an actual plot, and of course, gorgeous costumes. :) It's about a small-town boy and girl who have big dreams... they meet and decide to pursue their destinies together, but can they stay ahead of the police long enough to make it big? More importantly, how long will it take them to realize they're perfect for each other? Find out on Movie Night! The Mayne Studio, 959 Lake Drive, East Hills Free parking in Diamond St. lot! $8.00 - RSVP at 862-1900 or buy Na'imah Night ticket through Paypal (includes 60-cent paypal fee) [map to studio] [flier is here] April Saturday April 4, "Tribal Reflections" Show in Lansing Sponsored by the Habibi Dancers, Amel Tafsout & Sharon Kihara will be teaching Berber Shimmies & Tribal Isolations & Drills. The gala show starts at 8pm, tickets are $15, and the show is open to the public. Location is Hannah Community Center, Lansing, MI. To order tickets or for more info, contact Yasmina Amal. Saturday April 25, Gala Show in Kalamazoo Sponsored by the West Michigan School of Middle Eastern Dance, Virginia will be teaching salsa & dancing to live music, featuring the music of Oum Kalthoum ("A Voice Like Egypt", one of my recommended movie titles). The gala show starts at 7:30 pm, tickets are $10, and the show is open to the public. Location is Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 West "O" Ave., Kalamazoo, MI. To order tickets or for more info, call Joette at 269-375-0990. May May 9: "Laylat Al-Nujoum" Night Of Stars Performance Click on image for larger flier In celebration of World Belly Dance Day, this night will be an opportunity for professionals and students alike to shine! Proceeds will benefit the ACS Relay for Life in East Grand Rapids, MI. Balletmore Studio, 147 Diamond Ave. Our last event sold out over a month in advance, so don't delay! 8pm show / doors 7pm Tickets $15 in advance / $20 at door BUY TICKETS ONLINE ($16 includes $1 paypal fee): Interested in performing or helping out in other ways? Contact Na'imah at naimahdance at gmail dot com for more information. April 29: Performance at Aziza workshop show in Detroit June June 6: The Mayne Studio performs at Festival of the Arts Sunday, June 6: 4 - 4:45pm Clock Tower Stage (corner of Pearl and Ottawa) Leave plently of time to find parking, stroll around Festival, and pick up food from one of the many (usually 30 or 35) food booths; but don't be late because we're opening the show with Na'imah and Sarah premiering a sneak peek of "Kajra Re", the bollywood number for our August 8 hafla. :) FREE to the public June 28: Henna Night and Dance Party @ Mayne Studio This open dance floor party will be a follow up to June 28's Double Trouble Workshop and will give you a chance to use the Improvisation skills you'll learn in Na'imah's afternoon workshop. Sarah will be teaching a veil choreography at noon and Na'imah will teach Improvisation and Stage Craft 101 - for more details or to sign up, go to The Mayne Studio's site. The Mayne Studio, 147 Diamond Ave. Park in the Diamond St. Global Infusion Lot, then come in the red door on the left. Come in, take a left at the end of the hall, and climb the stairs to the 2nd floor for the Mayne Studio. Spaces are extremely limited and the workshops are both filling up. Evening dance party FREE to paid workshop participants - RSVP to get your name on the list! Dance party: 8pm - dress is bellydance casual so wear your funky threads! Tickets $8 in advance / $10 at door BUY TICKETS ONLINE ($0.50 shipping/handling is to cover paypal fee): More events to come soon!! Book your wedding, birthday party, or other special event soon... summer is filling up quickly.

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